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Title: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on February 27, 2008, 11:35 hrs
No, not me. Criminy. 

As pronounced elsewhere in the Poast of The Heavenly Light, I concur with Johnny that David Archuleta is the top male singer and top all around singer and pretty much top of the pops singer on this season's American Idol. 

For a change, I think the male contingent outweighs the female side, in talent.  Not like in Biggest Loser, when the male side simply outweighs the female side, period.

I also like that Australian guy who led off last night's episode, although I don't know his name.  I did agree with Simon that the rocker guy with the Les Paul (who was more focused on the guitar, than the singing) lacks charisma.  Honestly, he reminded me of Jack Black playing a rocker.  But he is better than that long haired guy who can't even compete with Bo Bice, let alone real legends (Paul Rogers, Lou Gramm).   But I thought it weird of Simon to say he oughta not mention liking wordage and crossword puzzles, but go with something like the other guys (tennis. dragracing...?).  I mean, what do you want him to do, invent a hobby?!  Fake one?  Geez...

Also, someone should remind Simon of how the show works.  Just for fun...  Paula seemed on some substance (no, not "video") as she continually didn't agree with Randy and then explained how she actually did.  And I did not understand just what she wanted to DO to young David; squeeze his head and then hang him from her rear view mirror...?  He needs to keep his distance, from her.

Ace; Paula's Back.  Better than her front..

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on February 27, 2008, 18:21 hrs
Now here's a topic I know absolutely nothing about, just never watched the thing.

So.......I will nominate Ace for his longest running topic on the SLI thing in the history of Poasters. Well, since the dang pizza one anyways.

 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: scuzzy on February 27, 2008, 22:43 hrs
I'm considering monkeying around with the admin settings to where each thread can hold 500 messages. That will bring the SLI thingy poast back down to a manageable 1 page.

Scuzzy; it never should have exceeded 2 poasts to begin with.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on February 28, 2008, 05:58 hrs
Well, if you guys would've figured it out sooner it woulda been one page.  Geez, blame the non expert.  There used to be pity, for fools.

Alright, last night's idol probably oughta concentrate on the physical since the vocal left something to be desired.  I do like the Irish girl, and hope the admin settings limit her to just the one arm tattooed.  People who work in tattoo parlors need to limit their exposure.  I usually like the skunk haired rocker, but not on a Kansas tune while stomping around dressed like that... Then there's the attractive Carrie Underwoodwannabe (once she gravitates toward Country, per Simon's advice) and a lotta "yawn."  I didn't get a big thrill outta the Nanny's "You're So Vain" but they liked it... She does have a style, at least.  It's a song that needs all the supporting vocals (Mick..) to me.

Some dumb songs... Having lived through 70's music I know the ones to avoid. 

Ace; still waiting for a show-filling rendition of "In-A-Gadda-La-Vida."  Baby.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on February 28, 2008, 07:13 hrs
In the interests of wanting to make a contribution in a thread where I am musically in the dark, I watched most of the show (8 of 10?) last night. 
My best of the evening was the blonde that did the Carley Simon "Vain" number.  Just imagine, walking and chewing gum at the same time!

" I usually like the skunk haired rocker, but not on a Kansas tune while stomping around dressed like that..."  Kansas?  There was some reference to "Janis" during her debriefing, I just assumed it was Joplin.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on February 28, 2008, 12:26 hrs
"Carry On My Wayward Son" by Kansas was the song last night.  Which, is pretty much a stupid choice anyway.  She shoulda gone with something bluesy as Simon suggested. 

I'm hoping the dreadlock guy gets sent home...  And the one who did Doobie Bros. while grinning through it.  Jason?  I really don't know their names (and won't have to, for most).

ace; RIP Katherine McPhee, Blake, Fantasia, Taylor Hicks the Hick...
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on February 28, 2008, 14:08 hrs
I liked her too; that and the "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" K.T. Tunstall cover.  As time passes, some of those from before are even more impressive, in comparison to "now" (Chris Daughtry, Bo Bice, and of course Kelly Clarkson).

But not Justin Guarino.  And not Kelly Pickler.  Geez.

It's too bad she and other "winners" seem to not get much (good) advice as far as career planning and management...  They look like they're set to sink or swim on their own, and there's not a lot of attention to how to help them "make it."  Witness Kat's 3 or so style changes and makeovers... plus personal "developments."  There really aren't "pop" stars any more, so it's pretty much a senseless pursuit and premise anyway...  Everybody has a niche carved out, and best you can do is be at the top if it.

Ace; they should try a Jester competition.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on February 29, 2008, 14:33 hrs
I pretty much agreed with the push off, last night...  Very much wanted to see Dreadlocks and Smiley on the boys and "Campfire Girl" on the girls... was pretty shocked at the nastiness of the "surprise" pulled on the Olivia Newton Johner.  I thought she really sings well, and figured the sneerer would be it.  But what was the deal with the maternity blouse (?) and the unwashed hair..?  Yeeech. 

and what is the deal with little David and that taller campfire girl and whatever is the relationship in that he was crushed and crying and they clinched?  Weird...  That is one depressing cryathon.

Ac;e not like Simon's gonna offer consolation.  I'll have to check back on Paula's prediction they'll all be stars and just fine. 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on February 29, 2008, 15:41 hrs
I wish the bride of Frankenstein would have been voted off. She has to be the worst of the bunch. I think both girls who left yesterday, were voted off too early. I think the Amanda (the rocker) and Katy should have been gone.

Mark H
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on February 29, 2008, 17:18 hrs
"Bride of Frankenstein".. heh.  That beats "skunk hair."  Good one.

Yes, I actually thought she was fine, for awhile.. I really liked her doing the Van Morrison "Baby Please Don't Go (Down to New Orleans)..."  But man, she is almost atonal now.

It's funny to start comparing someone to Janis Joplin... I always liked Janis Joplin, and tonight I listened to her from  Montery Pop doing "Down on Me" and "Ball and Chain."  I'll tell you, NObody really is like Janis Joplin.  Not only could she hit notes like a horn player blowing octaves, but she'd bring it down imMEDIATELY into a purr...  It was quite an instrument.

I gotta look up who Amanda and Kady are.. I am lousy with names, with these people.

Ace; as in "try to remember who won 2 years ago"... (and figure whoever was 2nd is doing better anyway)
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 03, 2008, 09:42 hrs
I see Kady ("The Sneer") Malloy's favorite saying is "Carpe Diem."

Ace; "seize the carp"....
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 03, 2008, 10:15 hrs
I saw that too Ace. While I don't care for Amanda, I think that she has more character and substance than Katy after looking at their answers to questions. Of course, Katy is only 18 and Amanda is in her mid 20's, but people don't change that much at this age point.

Mark H; I don't want either one to win.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 03, 2008, 10:16 hrs
I'd suggest that you not get too involved with Idol.  Dancing with the stars will be back 3/17 and then you can forget about Simon.  It's his last season anyway!

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 03, 2008, 11:04 hrs
Oh, I'm ok with Simon winning.  Heck, I'd rather hear him sing than listen to Paula dance.

Geez; why's he gonna quit?  What else is he gonna do in life?  Otherwise, I don't see those two ladies going anywhere either. 

Now, if you wanna see a really good head of Bride of Frankenstein Skunk hair, check out the Horror Pops.  Plus, they sound better.  Scary Rockabilly beats pop anyday. 

Ace; I'd rather not see Paul Simon win, though. 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 04, 2008, 14:15 hrs
This just gets curiouser and curiouser...

I'd have to say, of all the American Idol contestants whom I would want to recognize as an ex-stripper, David Hernandez would not be.  One.  Whom, I would.  Uh uh.  Eech.

Criminy..  we need more clean-cut Nannys and not some scuzzy sorry sleazy ne'er do well lowlife with a bad attitude or past record of malfeasance.  Or just creepy moonlighting jobs. 

Ace; if some guy tried to dance on my lap I'd kick him.  I sure hope this place isn't crawling with kids, today. 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 04, 2008, 15:40 hrs
I hope David Hernandez is gone ASAP. We don't need his kind as a role model for today's youth.

Mark H; I think the thought is disgusting.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 04, 2008, 15:46 hrs
He might be, even prior to tonight...  Gotta figure they might feel compelled to uphold their "morals-decency-no gross out" clause.  As several in the past were sent packing once their past was revealed.  Lots to reveal, in his case.

Eech.  I gotta quit thinking thoughts.  That's disgusting. 

Ace; now when I think of Scuzzy that cop from Village People springs to mind...
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 05, 2008, 15:16 hrs
Well.  No "full Monty" from little David.  Heck, no partial Monty... No Monty Python.  Nuthin'.  I am glad he at least didn't attempt to "Jitterbug."

I'd recommend a full Nelson, actually.  Otherwise, I still like the Aussie guy best and the other rocker did a'ight and David A. was ok but I didn't mind he got up from the piano, personally.  He's a lip licker.  Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I'd like to see the "high talker" go, who started the show.  Only thing I can figure is he's the soprano in his acapella group.  And Danny the Purple can take off, far as I can vote. 

You know, really, we oughta be able to vote OFF whom we DON'T want.  That's the focus of the show; not vote "IN" whom we want to stay...  Every other show of survival does that focus, and this one should too.  Ought to be able to boo them right off the stage.

Ace; and down the street.  And around the corner.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on March 05, 2008, 16:11 hrs
OK, just what night and at what time is this show on anyway?

I just have to watch it and see what all this fuss is about.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 06, 2008, 05:18 hrs
I've been waitin' all day for Sunday night...but where the heck were Al and John?  The skunk-haired rocker chick nailed it.   She did an outstanding job with the music but where those lyrics came from is beyond me!  Asia and the last Whitney wannabe were pretty decent as well.  The rest can go home.....

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 06, 2008, 06:09 hrs
Shoot, I've been waiting all week for Friday night.  Or Saturday morning.  Sunday night is the end of the weekend...

Geez Criminy, Pat, the dang show is on most every dang night.  It's on Tuesday night for the men, then Wednesday night for the women, then Thursday night for the elimination of men and women.  It's on Fox.  Like a tree falling in the woods, you can't miss it.

Skunky was in her element.  I like the Nanny, too.  Just because whatever she does is a lot different than the song usually comes out.  Paula was drunk again it would appear.  What a babbling mess.  I guess the short stocky one that sounds kinda nasal was my least favorite.  I'm not sure why the one with the Mickey Mouse hair keeps doing these MOR ballads; she has a good voice but they seem too sedate and repetitious.

Oh; and the Irish chick is still my favorite.  She's like the Aussie guy, of the women. 

I would pick any of them as a stripper before David Hernandez, personally.

Ace; yeah, like my wife would let me pick a stripper. 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on March 06, 2008, 19:57 hrs
Yeah, I found it. It's on the same time as Keith Olbermann which is probably why I have always missed the idol thing.

Maybe I could just find something on the internet that gives a rundown of the latest of what's happening on that idol show so I can keep up with this.




Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 06, 2008, 20:44 hrs
Quote from: pat on March 06, 2008, 19:57 hrs
Yeah, I found it. It's on the same time as Keith Olbermann which is probably why I have always missed the idol thing.

Maybe I could just find something on the internet that gives a rundown of the latest of what's happening on that idol show so I can keep up with this.


How about this site (http://www.americanidol.com/)?

Mark H
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 07, 2008, 06:19 hrs
I'm so glad Omarosa got voted off finally; I was sick of her.  I can see why Piers hates her so.

Oh; hold it. That was the next show.  Ok, on Idol:  I'm good.  Irish chick and Aussie guy stay with it.  The Bride (of Frank) still looks oddly sheepish but hanging in there.  The High Talker and Danny went poof, and I'm ok with that.  Kady the Sneer (what happened to her chest; looked like a Kelly Pickler overnight enhancement...) and Asia'H (maternity outfit..?) departed.  I liked to watch Asia'H but her voice sounded like a muted horn to me.

Good choices as far as I'm concerned.  Paula could sit down and shut up.  If you watch her during the songs, you'd never guess she made a profession of dancing.  Maybe she'll try it With The Stars.

You know, after Mark Cuban and Marie Osmond thinned out for that maybe Dancing With Stars could be Dancing Biggest Losers, part 2.

Ace; Danny cried. I didn't. I bet my wife he'd go, so she had to make coffee.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 07, 2008, 08:52 hrs
I don't know; he could be engaged to Piers Morgan from "Celebrity Apprentice", going by last night's episode...

I'd agree the talent level this year is more consistent and higher grade.  But would say Paula's repetitive "This is the first day in your professional career!  You're going to be great!  And famous!" is bunk, for most.  Geez Louise, I could figure some will have a career involving singing (on stage, or with bands) but not as a solo "pop star."  And they oughta have the decency to wait until they're famous to get sleazy and degenerate and turn all decadent.  When there's plenty of paparazzi around to capture the moment.  Like Anna Nicole Brittney Lohan. 

Ace; or pepperoni, around.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 07, 2008, 09:19 hrs
I understand that Simon announced on one of the daytime talk shows that Idol bought out his contract, essentially paying him more not to do next season than he would have made.  But, nothing is ever really set in stone in that business.  People come back for the 'dead' all the time!

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 07, 2008, 09:33 hrs
Come back for the dead... what are they, hyenas?

You know, my dream and professional aspiration is for someone to pay me NOT to work.  Buy out my contract, and have a settlement.  Cut me loose, with pay.  Send me on a dang sabbatical.  I feel so s-s-s-s- dang can't say it sssorry for people who get fired, or put on hiatus WITH pay.  Heck, if I had a golden parachute, I'd bail out right now. 

With my luck, the parachute would be from Donald Trump and be actually made of gold, and send me plummeting to a weighty and depressing death.

Ace; in the depression.  Made by the parachute.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 12, 2008, 06:31 hrs
THIS WEEK
I'm surprised no one picked "Why Don't We Do It In The Road" on Beatles week/Idol.  Or "#9".  Or "Happiness is a Warm Gun."  (Just for Scuzzy).

Ok, CountryChick needs to be banned for that bizarre rushed country-esque 4 Days A Week mess.  Maybe the Dixie Chicks could have pulled that off, but not her.  Archuleta made a mess of doing Stevie doing Beatles, and not as well as any of them.  David Hernandez was like a bad Marc Anthony impression (and I do not think Marc Anthony is good).  Aussie and Irish still rule, to me.  I liked the (rushed) Bride of Skunk song, although I couldn't understand her either (and I know the song).  Chikezie is safe, and entertaining.  What's her name the Phillipino girl was dull.  I do not much like Syesha no matter what. They're all sounding like her "Me and Mr/Mrs. Jones" MOR thing.  Rocking out on "Eleanor Rigby" was just stupid and phony, and I really can't figure why the judges thought that was cool. 

Oh; and Castro = Coffee House.  Brook was fine as always, but not like I ever need to hear "Let It Be" again, soon. That's my take. 

Ace; one of my favorite Beatle covers is Peter Gabriel's "Strawberry Fields" off "All This, And World War II."

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 12, 2008, 10:12 hrs
I like Brooke and Carly the best. The one thing I don't like is the tattoo on Carly, because she is a pretty woman and it takes away from her looks.

I think Kristy is who should be cut, although I would not be heartbroke to see the male stripper get cut.

Mark H; addicted for another season after taking the last one off.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 12, 2008, 18:16 hrs
Kat was two years ago... wish she was still around.  Last year was Blake and She Who Shall Not Be Remembered (the "winner"). 

I agree that tattoos ruin the natural ambience.  I'm glad she stopped at the right arm (unlike her boyfriend, who did his face...) but appreciate her wearing long sleeves.  I was thinking of getting a tattoo... maybe "Born Too Loose" on one arm.

My theory: people who get those Japanese symbols are thinking they're getting something saying "Brave Warrior" but really it's saying "Chicken Head Doofus."

Really.  You know, I'm also thinking the "good natured barbs" between Simon and Ryan 1. aren't  2. should stop  They're just weird, and obtrusive.  And stupidly rude.  Nail the contestants for their indiscretions, and move it along. 

Ace; I'm sophomoric.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 12, 2008, 22:33 hrs
Last year's winner was Jordan Sparks. I did see the last two or three weeks of last years AI. Kathy was two years ago and finished second to Taylor Hicks. I think Kathy should have won that year. I think that Clay should have won over Rubin several years ago.

Mark H; I got my wish in that stripper boy is now a bad memory gone away.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 13, 2008, 06:26 hrs
Yes, David H the nekky boy is gone, but still forgotten.  Katherine McPhee still looks and sounds like she's struggling to figure just what she's about... a bit of a country twang in her voice, and a skirt that stopped about mid-waist.  I hope the bottom 3 holds true, since those were the ones I found least interesting.  Including Roumelade or whatever her name is, the little Phillipino.  Fillipino.  Phil.  As the new bottom third.

Taylor Hicks.  What a legend.  "Coming to a county fair near you"... 

You know, a couple more stupid things about AI.  First off, that's pretty funny itself.  If there is any intelligence on that show, it's artificial.  Secondly; these losers did one lousy song.  Hence, they're soon to leave.  So they get to perform the lousy song, in the same lousy way, again.  Let's just drive that point home.. Could CountryKristy maybe SLOWDOWN the dang 8 days, as a change up? Could David not overemote?  Could Syesha quit slapping her thigh and maybe start in pitch, the second go-round?  Nah...

Ace; "As a special guest, we now present the Large Girl, last year's Idol, Jordin Sparks!"  Her tour can be "Jordin Sparks: At Large."  heh.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 13, 2008, 08:35 hrs
I can't figure out why the bottom 3 gets more air time singing their song for a second time. What happened to just a farewell song by the departed? Now we have to hear the 3 worst performances again unless America got it wrong, which they didn't in this case.

Mark H
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 19, 2008, 08:17 hrs
I guess I'd put last night's Idol performances under the headline "Nothing matters, and what if it did."

What a mess.  Bless little David Archuleta, as he seemed to actually look and sound like he knew what he was doing.  And I liked Carly's low register Blackbird.  Although I think she blanked out on the lyrics at the point she was figuring to build to a climax.  I can't say anyone else deserves to live.

Michael J's compressing "A Day In The Life" to "About a Minute, In The Life" was ridiculous.  It's like a singer (actually, himself) trying to do Bohemian Rhapsody solo, and only 1/3 of it.  And I can't understand why they didn't rip him for butchering the lyrics, as well...  I think he actually made up a word, as filler, when he went blank.

Sunshine Brooke; yech. She looked like an idiot.  Chikezie's new "thing" of slow then/fast-bluegrass-hick is already old.  Amanda is repetitious.  And the USSR was choppy.  Kristy? Buh bye.  Ramilamadingdong?  Yawn.  She just sounds throaty when she does uptempo.  Jason should stay in his bedroom at midnight and just perform then, and there.  David; should have been on Rockstar; 1/3 guitar, 1/3 talkbox, 1/3 singing, to the point that he's really not paying attention to singing.  Syesha is a cipher. 

Amanda should have done Strawberry Fields.  Or "She Came In Through The Bathroom Window."  Michael should have tried "Lovely Rita."  Or Penny Lane. 

Pretty much anyone could have been the Walrus.

Ace; googoobachoo.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 19, 2008, 08:36 hrs
Including Simon!  We could really end the season now without missing anything except maybe a couple of painful hours.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 19, 2008, 10:18 hrs
Maybe next week will feature "The Sean Lennon and Ringo Starr Songbook."  Oh, and some Yoko Ono tunes.
screeeeeeeech

Hey J, what set did you get?  I disremember.  I'm thinking of sending for a HDTV LCD, to avoid shipping and sales tax.  I've been looking to have at least one digital in place soon...

I'm really frustrated with Michael Johns on Idol: the guy should be taking the show over but he keeps doing weird things and stepping down.  It'd be funny if David A. wins and they don't know what to do with him then (like Taylor Hicks). 

Ace; he could probably do a show in Vegas...
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 19, 2008, 11:20 hrs
He doesn't seem old enough to get into the casinos.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 19, 2008, 11:32 hrs
Oh, I bet he is.
pun intended

Heck, Wayne Newton was only a young boy when he started.  Well, not now, but back then.  And, that tiger that attacked Roy (in an affectionate way) probably isn't any older.  I'm just trying to figure where a "mature" teenage crooner could perform, and who'd care.  Maybe he could open for Michael Buble. 

Ace; I just like saying "Buble"... 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 19, 2008, 12:35 hrs
He'd have a better chance doing voice-over for animation until he goes up.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 19, 2008, 13:58 hrs
Goes up where..? 

I hope he doesn't go up here.   I mean, it's not like Michiana has really gotten into spring.  Sure, we've got Robins.. but they could bust a beak on the turf here.  Maybe he could get the lead in "High School Musical, VIII" or whatever that's up to now.

ace; people have told me I should go up.


Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 19, 2008, 15:35 hrs
Much ado abouut mt keyboarding skill on a new key board. 

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 19, 2008, 15:49 hrs
Ok, but you mispelled "adieu."  I wouldn't even try French, personally.  After watching Jason butcher it singing "Michelle" last night.

Ace; I wonder if you can blame an old keyboard for that..
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on March 19, 2008, 16:51 hrs
Sure you can. You can blame anything or one for anything.  As in, last night's terrible performances were really the Beetles' fault.  Dang songs are too hard and, some were boring and forgettable.  I certain you get the drift.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 19, 2008, 18:47 hrs
Well, ok... good.  That could work out pretty well, if anyone anywhere can be blamed for anything, anyhow.

Yeah, some of them are hard, and boring.  Like "Everybody's Got Something To Hide, Except for Me and My Keyboard."  That's a toughie.  Oh, and "Paperback Typist."  That's not easy.

"I Want To Hold Your Mouse"... that was pretty terrible.  Oh, and "I Feel Fined" (Scuzzy's favorite). "Baby's In Black" (when you didn't go with the putty colored add-ons).  P.I. S Love You.  Yes It Is (No, It's Not). 

Ace; watch, this will be "No Reply."
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: JimS on March 19, 2008, 21:30 hrs
Not sorry to see the skunk-haired singing nurse leave tonight.  Even if her name did rhyme with Ace's favorite animal...


Edit: this poast was from Linda, when she used my computer while watching American Idol.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: JimS on March 19, 2008, 22:16 hrs
LinS here...
Carly deserved to make it through to the next round. Jason didn't. He hasn't impressed me since he did "Hallelujah"  a couple of weeks ago. I don't understand the appeal of Ramiele. That little girl act wears on you. Michael Johns needs to step up, Kristy needs to slow down and Chikeze needs to take it easy.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 19, 2008, 23:19 hrs
Amanda is now gone, which is what I wanted. Now that she is gone, I will kind of miss her. She had no tattoos, no odd piercings and was genuine. I think Kristy should have gone home, but I will settle for Amanda going home.

Mark H; Carly should have never been in the bottom three.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 20, 2008, 06:32 hrs
Geez Louise, this thing's getting crowded.  I'm glad Mark moved it to a new page to make room.  People must watch this show.

Amanda Panda (criminy, it makes me cringe just to keyboard it) sounded her death knell when Simon suggested she should try something different than rocking out repetitiously and she replied this was her minute and a half to show people what her act is about.  Which, I guess means if you ever see her perform you're gonna get a bunch of midtempo and faster rock songs that pretty much sound the same with her rasping in a crouch.  Like I said, she shoulda tried Strawberry Fields as a changeup and maybe show some range.

You know, the irony is it seems people DO listen to the judges... even Simon.  He stated Carly's blackbird was a dumb choice of song, and although she defended it well (and performed it decently) it may have stuck as a criticism.   And, I for one find Jason obnoxious.  Anyone who leers and works the "sensitive, yet goofy guy here" act (with that little "catch" in his voice in every verse) that much gets on my nerves.  Maybe he and Ramiela can run off together.

Ace; far off.  I hope they go up.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 20, 2008, 08:01 hrs
My SQUIRRELS!! are in peanut heaven.  But if that goofy dreaded doofus shows up in my backyard I'm throwning a brick at him. 

I've never seen the "Top 10" tour anywhere in a neighborhood near me.  Shoot, Amanda is in Indiana.  I could probably drive down to her neighborhood biker bar and catch her act.

Ace; first I gotta get a bike.  I sold my Schwinn to my brother.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Buffalo2102 on March 20, 2008, 10:50 hrs
I haven't contributed to this thread so far because I loathe these "reality" shows in all of their forms and refuse to watch them.  Therefore, I haven't a clue who or what you are talking about.

However, I would just like to apologise for Simon Cowell and the freak-shows that he seems to be exporting to you and the rest of the TV-watching world.  Enjoy!

Buff; you are getting your own back by exporting Britney and Paris Hilton to us though.......
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 20, 2008, 14:08 hrs
Oh, just like you dang British guys and your superior attitude... "Oh, I loathe reality TV and shan't bother to understand that which you are discussing so vehemently.  I shall now go back to my viewing of "Sideways" and partaking of a pleasant English merlot I happened upon today, at market."

Criminy, just because you're better than us doesn't make you "superior" you know...

Ok. Hold it.  That didn't come out right  What I meant to say was there's no reality like our reality; no reality we know.  Plus, Simon Cowell admitted Americans are better singers than you "Over There."  Which was very nice of him, to say.  Honestly, I don't agree with him, especially when the two best singers on our AMERICAN dang idol are from Ireland and Australia. 

You know, though, as a couple places you guys pretty much ruled, I guess America is sort of of that nature, too.  So, in a way, we're all just colonial competitions.  I will say that what I've seen of Europe's American Idol show that I liked the performers there, better, too.

Johnny's right on it being unreal.  That these people actually expect a career in entertainment, after this, is pretty not real.  Shoot, the winners disappear soon after, let alone the losers... 

And, look, Paris is French.  So don't go blaming us for her. 

Personally, I like Simon best.  I wish he could control himself better, and not get into the low-road arguments.  I think Randy and especially Paula both have a pretty limited view of the business side, from their limited experience.  And, they're easily distracted on the show and miss the happenings ("That was pitchy.. I don't know, dog" and "But you look wonderful tonight! Even if you can't sing, at all!").  I really think Simon can't HEAR what's going on, sometimes... notice how he looks at Paula and goes "huh?" when someone says something toward or about him?  I wonder if he can hear well, when they do perform. 

Ace; if I don't watch reality tv I wouldn't have any in my life.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: LinS on March 22, 2008, 11:30 hrs
Hello All,

I for one (if that were possible) would be sorry to see Simon Cowell leave the show.  He epitomizes a time long since gone, when people actually spoke their minds without worrying about how politically correct they were. I much prefer his comments, however acerbic, to those of Randaula, or if you prefer, Pandy, or (you know where this is going) to Panda. 

LinS; Sorry Ace.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 22, 2008, 11:48 hrs
Hi LinS,
Wow that confused me for a minute (oh, like that took some doing..) I thought you were apologizing for agreeing with me that Simon is more worth keeping than the other two.  Usually, I need to apologize if someone agrees with me.

Then I saw you had to say the "P" word, and like Scuzzy watching cops and robbers in the movies I had to turn away in disgust.  Also, I'm never sure who you people are.  There've been LinS poasting under "JimS" and one Jim speaking for the rest of them and "JoeS" and it's hard to keep up with them.  At least there's just one of me, and sometimes that's too much.

You know, two words that are waaaay overused these days are "disgusted" (usually in Voice of People rants) and "amazed."  I don't think people mean "disgusted" typically; seems more like "dismayed" "angered" "outraged" "annoyed" "shocked" would be more in line.  And "amazed" and "amazing".. criminy, it's become the defacto adverb of the year.  No matter what it was, it was "amazing."  I mean, sure, Johnny is amazing but I don't know of that many other things that qualify.  It's as overused as "Oh My G.." and "Oh My Gosh" on Home Makeover when they walk around the new house.

Ace; I only repeat myself enough to boost my poast totals.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: LinS on March 22, 2008, 11:55 hrs
Hi Ace,

I was apologizing for use of the "P" word. But I couldn't resist morphing those two names, given the "P"erfect result.

LinS; Wait till DanS joins. Then Ace will be really confused.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 22, 2008, 14:12 hrs
Well, sure.  I like Morph.

Ace; I like Mindy, too.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 24, 2008, 08:15 hrs
So will Christy Cook survive the bottom two every week all the way to the championship? Stay tuned to American Idol

Mark H; Another one to bite the dust this week.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 25, 2008, 09:16 hrs
Fox says that as long as the contestants are in the USA legally, they can compete. This means that if Putin decided to get a USA visa, he could be on American Idol.

Mark H; A foreign born person can't be a US president, but they can be our American Idol.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 25, 2008, 09:28 hrs
You know, Putin was in the Paul McCartney concert video from Russia... I don't think he'd be that good as a contestant.

Ace; although he'd probably do a pretty decent "Back In The USSR"
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: LinS on March 25, 2008, 23:09 hrs
Well it looks like Kristy Lee Cook will survive another week, JA! I thought she did pretty well.
Will someone please send Ramiele and/or Jason Castro home? Omigosh, I almost forgot to include Chikeze in the bottom three for this week.

LinS; If recent pattern of the first in the lineup going home continues, I think Ramiele is toast.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 26, 2008, 06:41 hrs
David Cook.  David Cook ruled.  That was actually stunning, and above and beyond the call of duty.  I didn't know there was a slow Billie Jean arrangemenet, and that was just amaz ok, overused word outstanding.  Kristie Lee was fine, but honestly the song doesn't demand much plus it gets people all patriotic and emotional so she could just ride it; probably a really smart choice.  Carly and Brooke and Michael were ok; I thought Carly was rushed and clipped off each verse and thought she was building it up but it never got off the ground.  Archuleta sure picked a weird song, and although delivered ok (I guess) it was just strange.  But they all ought to stay with it.

You know, I thought Chikezie really sang well, especially following Sayesha.  She did the old Adult Contemporary MOR bit, again.  He at least sounded like an authentic 70's singer. 

Ramieladadingdong and Jason can take a flying leap.  Those two were so out of it they should lose by default.  I figured they seeded the competition, starting with the worst and building up.

I actually enjoyed the lack of back biting and hate and loathing between judges and them and Ryan.  Randy was critical for a change, which helped.  I just stare at Paula's blathering and wonder "what is she... drunk?" and figure probably.  She even zinged a couple, for a change.

Ace; how tall is Ramiele.. 2 feet?
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on March 26, 2008, 21:58 hrs
Jason Castro needs to go with his dreadlocks. Ramiele isn't bad, but not original. Carly is good, but the tattoo is distracting. David Archuleta still looks like a kid. Brooke is my favorite so far with her personality, looks and voice. Kristy Cook isn't bad to look at, but she doesn't have the voice of several others. David Cook is very good if the rock theme holds up. Michael Johns is a tossup with me.  Sayesha is forgettable since I forgot her and had to edit my post to add her.

Mark H; Is one of the last 9 a Poaster's member? Maybe Ace?
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on March 27, 2008, 06:27 hrs
Shoot, if I'm one of them I'd just as soon be Brooke, too.  Chikeze was living on borrowed time, and although I really think he's a good singer and can do some interesting things he wasn't gonna "hit the heights."  As a tournament, everyone's gonna lose except the top couple-three since those are the ones who are gonna be recorded and around after.  His problem was they didn't like his ballads, but he had to mix things up and not just do a slow start/fast finish arrangement every week, so finally got caught.  Sayesha is ok; I find her incredibly redundant as every single ballad sounds like the "Me and Mrs. Jones" she did. 

I thought David A. looked like a monkey, actually.  Even how he walks.  I'd figure at this point that Jason and Ramiele have voting blocks formed; Jason as the dreamy guy for weepy girls and Ramiele with an Asian-fave block.  Couple years ago a Fillipino girl went way deep in the competition as a group formed that would always vote for her (regardless). 

I'm distracted too when Carly goes sleeveless.  It's just weird for me to have two faces appear, when I watch her.  Maybe her right arm could get an pro-Asian voting block to vote for it.

Ace; I'd vote for Brooke to sing in my living room.  Or upstairs, where the piano is.


Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 02, 2008, 10:58 hrs
First, let me say the Dolly Parton discography seems a strange and minimal and peculiar one to me as something for the group to drink from.  Granted, she's apparently written some decent songs that other people actually made noteworthy, as were the picks of Carly and Sayesha.

Under my category of "Death On Two Legs" for whom would seem soon to depart Idol:
Ramiele (please, make her gone)
Jason (anytime now)

I think she's cloying and bothersome when she stomps around, and he's phony as all get out.  Otherwise, Brooke did an ok but pretty ordinary ditty with Jolene. Interesting instrumentation; really don't know why that bothered Simon so much but despite what he says he does NOT like country music, much.  In contrast, Michael's band really enabled him to shine on his blues number.  Archuleta was in fine voice, I thought.  Carly really did well, to me; again, not sure why her wardrobe now bothers Simon.  David Cook did an ok Sparrow, with Simon again hating songs about birds (as he proved earlier on Carly's "Blackbird").  Guess he wound up hospitalized, and released, after. (?).

Thought Sayesha was "in her wheelhouse" on the Dolly/Whitney tune.  Granted, she can't really sing like Whitney Houston.  Heck, Whitney Houston can't sing like Whitney Houston.

Kristy Cook was safe, just being allowed in a country mode.  It's going to be a change of pace that will knock her out. 

I don't know what next week would hold... The Lee Greenwood catalog?  Roy Clark?  Marilyn Manson?  Maybe the Paula Abdul Songbook? 

Ace; Anything of Queens of the Stone Age "Songs For The Deaf"...

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 02, 2008, 14:39 hrs
The bottom two should be Jason and Ramiele. I am not sure who else would join them as the bottom three. I liked Brooke's performance and don't see Simon's problem with it either. Brooke continues to be one of my favorites, but there are some guys that are darn good as well like David A. and David C.

Mark H; Is it a good thing that I agreed with Ace?
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 02, 2008, 15:40 hrs
"It is what it is."

That has become my favorite saying...  By golly, it works for all occasions. 

Let me look over what I said earlier... maybe I can disagree with something, and then you'd be in the clear.

Ace; anniversary commemoration.. birthday celebration... people agreeing with me.... this must be the biggest April Fool's Joke of all time...
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 03, 2008, 09:56 hrs
"Ding Dong, The Dwarf is Dead..."

I enjoyed the tiny teary send off tremendously Ramilamadingdong Mulababy.  'Bout time.  I dearly love the Clark Brothers, having seen them make it through the "great American Band" competition and winning that.  They bring a level of intensity that probably frightened some people there last night.

I enjoyed watching Ryan stumble with his laptop and call up the wrong person on the Q and A.  You know, now that they know David Cook has high blood pressure they can really toy with him...

I assume David and Kristy Cook aren't related.  Also that David Cook and David Archuleta aren't related.   

I'll have to see if J's prognosis proves true.  I'm good with the progression, so far.  Each week it's been a "so and so ought to leave now" and they have, so I hope the cream rises.  Or sours, then it can float in chunks.

That was one mixed up metaphor, huh.  Well, "it is what it is."  I think Simon calling Carly "cute" is probably pretty scary to Carly, too.  Especially if he wants to dress her.

Ace; poor kid.  Apparently the tattoo didn't scare him off.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 03, 2008, 10:45 hrs
Ok, now.. I've seen enough of those CSI Law and Order Serial Killer of the Week shows to know that if someone starts covering their walls with photos of a special someone, particularly in various stages of expression, that's not necessarily a good thing...

Heh.  Maybe we could get Kristy Cook's email and tell her "hey, do you know there's this guy who, when he's not dipping his toes in Lake Erie, is recording your every move and then cutting and pasting and printing and papering his walls with images of you..?"  That oughta make her glad she got famous. 

Ace; it'd take twice as many photos of Ramiele or David A. to cover a wall.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 03, 2008, 11:47 hrs
All of the remaining women have been in the bottom three so far and Kristy is a fixture in the bottom two. She made a mistake by saying she would be in the bottom three with the note. She also makes the mistake of stating that she hopes _______ likes her performance. Kristy needs to show more confidence and not make those statements or write those notes. By doing so, she is spelling her own doom.

How is the heck did Brooke end up in the bottom three instead of Jason????

Mark H; I would buy Brooke's CD.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 03, 2008, 12:21 hrs
I'd agree; Kristy's fate as a fixture and resignation was a lot like Amanda's the Bride of Skunkenstein.  A "I guess I'm really not into this, so I probably will leave soon" deathwish.

I'm thinking there is a voting block still of emotionally spent girls voting for the dreamy Dred.  Which is probably why mature males aren't buying into his act.

I too would consider videotaping/burning/photographing/printing/wallpapering Brooke around the house.  I'd just have to get buy-in from the wife.  Or, even listening to her.

editor's note; in reading that, my unclear antecedent could be interpreted as I may even listen to MY WIFE.. I mean Brook.  Geez, I have to listen to my wife.  At least that's what she says.  Dangit, did it again... "She" = "wife"  Why is English so hard...

Which begs a question; who in the world wants to LISTEN to Jason...?

Ace; Simon is "He Who Shall Not Be Named"... Hey; if Carly married him she'd be Carly Simon.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 03, 2008, 14:06 hrs
I wonder if some people pronounce that "Awnt-a-see-dent".  I say "Ant-a-see-dent."

Hey, you already got credit for pushing this to page 4 (dangit; I was putting my poast together when you sent yours).  No fair padding your stats by answering yourself 3 times in a row...  criminy, what some people won't do to get their totals up and the monthly commission here.

Nah, I knew you were preserving Kristy for prosperity.  Or eternity.  Whichever.  Probably better hurry, because she might be gone in another week...

"Jack The Stalker"... not exactly as threatening as "Ripper" but I guess it's ok.  I know what you mean by being fascinated by women, from a young age.  Me too.  Well, not so much "women" as a 1st grader but at least younger ones in proximity. 

Ace; if Brooke married a jester she'd be Brooke Fools.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: LinS on April 03, 2008, 14:27 hrs
I thought Ramiele would bite the dust last week (see earlier post), so I wasn't too surprised last night. I did not get to watch the award show drama last night because I was at a school fundraiser with 500 Jersey girls (moms)  in attendance.  JA, Ace, you shoulda been there...you would have been Jersey Idols for the night!

LinS; I'm miffed no one is English Language Dancing with the Stars.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: scuzzy on April 03, 2008, 15:40 hrs
I watched Idol last night for the first time, and I just don't get it. The whole thing left me saying, "Huh?"

I suppose it's like the program LOST, which is appropriately named since that's how you'll feel if you haven't watched every minute of every episode. Such is the case for me with Idol.

Scuzzy; you'd think they'd provide a map with a "X" stating, "YOU ARE HERE".
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 03, 2008, 20:16 hrs
If it's anything like my right toe then it'd be more of a fungus than a virus.

Geez Louise, you Scuzzy Come Lately's.  This is the greatest talent show in the History of The World.  I've been there from the onset; the Epic Battle between Kelly Clarkson and Justin Guarino.  The Underdog Wars of Bo Bice and Chris Daughtry as He Who Shall Not Be Named (winner. but shoulda).  The 2nd Place Win of Clay Aiken. 
Carrie Underwood's Country.  The MIAmazing Disappearance of Fantasia, Ruben, Jordin, Kat, and Sanjaya.  Oh; and Taylor Hicks, the Great White Hopeless.  Blake, the Vanilla Ice.  (as in "what can you see through, that's vanilla.").  The  Phenomenal Transformation of Kelly Pickler, and we're not talkin' about her voice.

It is America's Choice for Our Next Idol.  If you still worship Idols, it's right up there.  Sort of the Golden Calf of Competitions.  Usually, they get melted down right after and sold off.  Some real stiffs, much like you'd find on Easter Island.

This year happens to actually seem to feature talented singers; more, and better, than has been the case.  Coming in on the voting day sendoff, and not the actual singing, is sorta beside the point.  Watch it on Tuesday; Wed is simply results.  As noted by the judges it IS a popularity contest.  I guess if you're looking to be a Pop Idol, that's not exactly impertinent.  They also will try to suggest it's a fashion statement.  If you want that, then tune into Tyra Banks berating anorexic women into submission.

I'd equate Tyra Banks' talent to Kristy Cook's horse.  I don't know, the horse might look ok in swimwear, too.

Ace; plus, Idol is a lot easier to follow than "Lost."  At least as far as flashbacks.



Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on April 03, 2008, 20:30 hrs
I did watch part of one last week or the week before, sort of reminded me of professional wrestling. Sorry to say it just isn't my cup of tea. I do enjoy watching along with all yours comments and predictions on who is up and who is down and soon to be out, probably more entertaining than the actual show.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 04, 2008, 10:26 hrs
Yeah, "Pat" (if that's your real name...); what else ya gonna watch, huh?  Professional Wrestling?

You know, that is on Friday nights now...  I gotta admit that's a level of stupid beyond anything found in nature.

Actually, if you don't care for Idol you can wander off into Oblivion.  I haven't done that for awhile; I did go back and goosed my resolution with the two cards to max it out but didn't hang around.  I've gotten so caught up in shooting people in COD 1-2-4 that I haven't done others. I really ought to go see how my Nord is doing; he probably misses me.  Actually, he's probably shacked up with that cute shopkeeper in Bruma...

Ace; there are horses, but I haven't seen Kristy Cook there.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on April 06, 2008, 08:17 hrs
Quote from: Ace on April 04, 2008, 10:26 hrs
Yeah, "Pat" (if that's your real name...); what else ya gonna watch, huh?  Professional Wrestling?

You know, that is on Friday nights now...  I gotta admit that's a level of stupid beyond anything found in nature.


Yeah, my point, exactly.

Oh well, different strokes for different folks, enjoy the show......................
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 06, 2008, 10:00 hrs
I think my Avatar might fit in well with professional wrestling...

You know, the show I really enjoy is Heck's Kitchen (I assume the chatroom 4-letter scanner and transmogrifryer will change it if I put the actual name).  I love seeing Chef Gordon berate browbeat bludgeon and chase off the kitchen wannabies.  I just wish they didn't edit it. 

American Idol isn't meant to be enjoyed.  It's a love-hate affair.  Well, love-like-tolerate-detest-scream at affair. It stirs passions, and makes you shake your head at 1. How deranged people are who mistakenly think themselves talented.  2. How out of touch and hearing judges are who miss the obvious. 3. How the American public can manipulate and trash voting into something sordid and misguided.

Sorta like primaries that don't count...  You know, like Idol probably should, maybe we oughta run the presidential election as a vote-off, and be able to nominate the one you DON'T want as president. 

Of course, what you'd need to do is have not only the legitimate (see "talented") candidates, like on Idol, but also include
1. Fidel Castro  2. Putin  3. The Guy Who Stands In, For Putin  4. Imelda Marcos (Ramiele..)  5. Mel Gibson  6. Paris Hilton  7. Jim Carey  8. Harry Carray 

But not Charleton Heston.  Oh, and Michael Richards can talk on the issue of race in today's America.

When I was a kid, my grandmother watched wrestling.  That was the era of Dick the Bruiser and Georgeous George.  And geez louise, did she believe it was real.

Ace; I was more inclined to watch Roller Derby...  Or Flash Gordon.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 06, 2008, 15:00 hrs
Quote from: Ace on April 03, 2008, 12:21 hrs
Ace; Simon is "He Who Shall Not Be Named"... Hey; if Carly married him she'd be Carly Simon.



Actually, Carley's mother stated that she heard Carley Simon on the radio on the way to the hospital and decided to name the baby Carley since she didn't already have name for her. It is funny that the girl named after Carley Simon would be the same name if she married the guy who said she was cute and needs to dress better.

Mark H; David Cook is the real one to beat in the competition, but I still like Brooke and Carley.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on April 06, 2008, 16:04 hrs
Quote from: Ace on April 06, 2008, 10:00 hrs
I think my Avatar might fit in well with professional wrestling...

It should, scares the heck out of me.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on April 06, 2008, 16:15 hrs
Well, just be careful with that thing. May just come at you some night like that Chucky doll thing did in those crazy movies.

Dang thing gives me nightmares..................
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on April 06, 2008, 17:14 hrs
Have you looked closely at that thing?

Does the word ââ?¬Å?Malevolentââ?¬Â mean anything to you?

Jeez, that thing is creepy.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 06, 2008, 19:13 hrs
I'll tell ya what's funny... I don't know how much yours looks like you, but that actually does resemble me.

Although it took me about 8 passes to do the top of the head; and then it came out kinda lumpy and pretty true to form.

Ace; I guess now you can spot me at Hacienda.  "Hello.  I'm here to meet someone who looks malevolant.  Oh, and he's in a Nike cap."

Ace; that oughta narrow it down.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on April 06, 2008, 19:42 hrs
Well in real life you'll find that my eyes are blue and I am somewhat better filled out than that, but I do wear glasses and smile most of the time.

Other than that, pretty close.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: scuzzy on April 07, 2008, 03:21 hrs
Okay, Pat's avatar now has blue eyes and a couple extra pounds.

Looks like the real thing to me.

Scuzzy; Ace's avatar looks like Freddie Fender doing an imitation of Freddie Blassie.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on April 07, 2008, 05:27 hrs
And pray tell, what might be the problem with Charleton Heston?  Other than he's now dead.  "They can take my gun from my cold dead hand" now seems like the time, but sounds like Presidential material to me.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 07, 2008, 06:26 hrs
I don't know; I think being dead would be enough to have wrong with you.  In "Ghost Whisperer" it seems most of them take the stance of "Well, sure, I'm dead, but all in all I feel pretty good."  Most of them seem angry about it, though.

I don't know if Charleton is cold, though.  It hasn't been that long.  They sure can't bury him with that long rifle... He shoulda gone with an AK-47 or something stubbier than a musket if he wanted it to fit in a casket.

I was gonna do my avatar's eyes as brown, but since my lenses darken in the sun it doesn't matter.  I wish I could lose weight in that right leg.

I don't think I've ever actually been described as Freddy Fenderish; I gotta look up who Freddie Blassie is.  I feel Blase, but most of that is probably being Monday.

Ace; I do not smile most of the time.

editor's note:  PAGE 5! BY ME! HOW COOL IS THAT!


Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on April 07, 2008, 07:07 hrs
Yo, Dog. Check it out...Check it out....it was just OK.  Going to page 5 was a little pitchy...yeah it is just, oh, a little boring and probably forgettable.

Bill

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 07, 2008, 09:02 hrs
Wow! did this thread get off track or what???

Mark H; Idol is the topic of discussion
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 07, 2008, 10:22 hrs
Made you look...

Hey, the topic is Your American Idol.  Nobody said it had to stick to the "show." 

Ace; Charleton Heston was American, and an Idol.  Was.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on April 07, 2008, 12:41 hrs
Yeah, and besides "on topic" only applies to the Rooms upstairs.  If this room stayed on topic, there would be nothing to read.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: scuzzy on April 07, 2008, 13:07 hrs
As old as you are, how can you not know who Classy Freddie Blassie (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Blassie) was?

The Japanese will certainly never forget him.

Scuzzy; next you're going to tell me that you've never heard of Mil M�¡scaras.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 07, 2008, 18:36 hrs
I looked up Freddie Blassie.  Not that it helped that much, but at least I can follow the topic.  Was that FrankEinstein?

We can all convene tomorrow, after the exhibition.  I hope we don't have to predict which wrestlers leave the show.  I did watch part of the women's wrestling, one night.  They dumped water on one another, and then looked in pain when they got soaked.  I had a dog that did that too, but otherwise I didn't follow their reactions.  It's all pretty phony. 

I do see the connection between Jason's voice cracking and dewy eyed dumbness, and professional wrestling.  I actually wouldn't mind seeing him bounced through the ropes on Wednesday.

Ace; I suppose if things slow down, we could always introduce some food item here. 
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on April 08, 2008, 05:23 hrs
I think introducing food here is not a great idea.  Scuzzy thinks your avatar has had too much already! 

Unfortunately, AI, last night, was passed over (no, that season is over) in favor of Dancing....
And, unlike AI, there is a clear front runner and probablel winner there.

So I look forward to your commentary about last night's faux pas.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on April 08, 2008, 07:22 hrs
JA,
You're probably right.  I don't know that AI was on last night but when the first cup started to work, I had the feeling I missed it.  Now that the 3rd cup is working, more rationality has arrived.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 08, 2008, 07:29 hrs
Here I am; "Mr. Rationality."

I was able to watch Ramiele on Today show, today.  She was coooold.  And whiny.  What a charmer.

I forgot Idol has their "We're Saving The World" Special this week, to, for a third episode.  That will allow guest appearances.  

Oh; here's an American Idol Blonde Joke I just made up:

Dolly Parton walks into a bar... She bounces off and winds up in the street.

You know, watching her, I had a hard time seeing any part of her that might be real.  I guess her voice is authentic, but that's not exactly commendable at this point.  I do watch bits of Dancing With Stars, but that seems more like gymnastics a lot of the time.  Plus, the judges talk funnier than even the Idol judges.

Ace; I'm not a Kansas fan, especially since they made me stay up late for their one stinking shining moment.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 08, 2008, 09:40 hrs
No; I was watching the NCAA basketball finals, and rooting for Memphis.  Huh; I collect pig statuary, and here I am rooting...

Look; don't tell Mark I'm discussing basketball.  Maybe if it looks like it was Kansas the band it'll be ok under the heading...

Ace; I wonder if Kings change the subjects that often.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 09, 2008, 06:29 hrs
Ok! Back on task. 
I missed the first few last night due to a late meeting at work.  I think I came in when Tiny Tim Castro was ukeing through Tiptoe Over The Rainbow.  I really didn't feel any great standouts appeared.

AC/David Cook was ordinary.  He did his usual, so to me he's like a zillion other guys. And not up to Chris Daughtry level.  As Chris didn't win it, I don't see him doing it either.  I could see him with a group, but honestly can't imagine him by himself as any draw.

Kristy Cook was in her groove.  It's funny; when she does the same thing over it's "consistent" but with others they're boring.  I liked Carly, but she did look angry and I couldn't even place it as a Queen song for awhile.. Just some 80's thing. Looked nice, but just a'ight. Brooke was heartfelt, but with some songs there's just not very far you can go and if you can't "outdo" the original (and Carole King) you're going to pale in comparison.  And she is pale.

David A was good, but you know, I just tuned out because it was so much like so many of his belted out inspirational ballads.  I just feel a rut with him.  A concert of a string of those would be numbing. Or CD.  Jason just seemed weird on the replays, so I really don't know what he accomplished.  I know the judges seemed impressed.  Kat McPhee did an Over The Rainbow that brought the house down, so I can't see it as THAT momentous.  Michael seemed offkey and offbase from what I saw in the snippet.

I'm guessing Sayesha goes.  Her voice gets strident when she pushes it.  Possibly Carly or Michael or David could slip under the radar some week and take a big hit.

Ace; after the results, there's wrestling later in the week.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 11, 2008, 06:27 hrs
Michael Johns bit the dust.

Shocked? Surprised? Dismayed?  Put off?  Chagrined?
Oh, not really.  I figured the way he and Carly kept phoning it on on odd weeks one of them could get caught.  I'd say they were the top singers and performers but just couldn't manage the opportunity.  Michael struck me as a guy who just figured "Well, I always liked that song.  I think I'll sing it" without any perspective on how it was going to come across or how he was building his act.  I'd say it was a lousy song choice to do a Steven Tyler song pretty much exactly like Steven Tyler where the only thing you're going to accomplish is not quite being as good as the original... Like Brooke, with Carole King.  Or anyone who dares to touch a Whitney song.  It's dumb to take on a song so earmarked by other people and then expect something memorable.  You either go a different route or do something with the arrangement to change it up.  He never got that; the medleys he tried of the Beatles and Queen were a mess, and in looking back I'd say ironically enough it was the blues number on Dolly Night that was one of his hits.  Never had a shining moment.  Plus, this is the show that booted Chris Daughtry before the end, so precedent has been set.

Wish it had been Sayesha.  But she and others did just enough to not make themselves targets, apparently.  Now, if Carly does the angry face and picks run of the mill tunes without a memorable point she could go soon, too.  David Cook had best not resemble himself weekly, or that could do it for him.  Winner of this thing is either the most brilliant, or the one who simply survives by not looking like the worse in a week. 

With the return of Jordin Sparks and that other guy (Chris Brown?) I liked him.  And the bass player.

Ace; will watch for the Michael Johns Band cd.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 15, 2008, 07:19 hrs
You know what was mean?  That whole thing Seacrest did when he calls Mikey's name but then adds "On this night a year ago we didn't eliminate anyone..." 
"Oh, but you're going home (anyway)."  Geez, why not just say Barabbas gets to go to the couch.

Hey, here's something to look forward to, like Armageddon:  "Songs By Mariah Carey." 
I hope no one has to wear a bikini to do them and bounce around the stage.  If so, it could be the end of David Cook.  At leat they haven't tried a Brittney Spears night, yet. 

Maybe they should try a theme of "Pick Whatever The Heck Song You Want, Night."  I'm sure the winner will wind up with a Mariah and a Dolly song on their first CD.

Ace; the wrestling show could have gone with a Mariah Carey theme.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 16, 2008, 06:22 hrs
The prophet Notredamus offers a prediction on whom is going going gone tonight:

Not David Cook.  Criminy, I found him stunning. Spot on. Breathtaking. Nailed it. Up there with his trendsetting "Billie Jean" and "Eleanor Rigby" moments.
Not David Archuleta.  Nailed it. Everything that's good about him came into play, especially a range he hadn't shown.
Hopefully not Carly. I liked the subtlety, restraint and discipline.  She got panned for not "belting it out" so may not play well.  Looking better weekly.  If looks count as much as Paula seems to think she should be ok.
Probably not Sayesha.  Don't like the tone of her voice; it's like a horn blaring to me. But the song was in her wheelhouse and she performed well.
Likely not Jason. Still the Coffee House King but I get the feeling he's under the radar enough to not be a target.
Maybe not Kristy Cook.  I think she's become ordinary, and slipping out of her country comfort. But may be liked enough to figure she's not the worse.

I'd figure Brooke.   I think she looked a bit pained and desperate on the song.  She got panned before for starting on solo piano, but then bringing in the band midway.  So she played through, solo.  Which seemed to force her to try to build it and carry the song without support, making her seem to fade off and unable to hit the heights...  Ya gotta do the right thing, and try not to be reactive to what the judges say because they'll flip flop anyway.  I thought she set herself up to miss it last night, and did.  "Use the Band, Brooke" Yoda

For the first time, I could see David Cook as the talent equal to Chris Daughtry, and someone who really has a niche.  I still don't know how you'd market an Archuleta, but the kid is something special.

Ace; Heck's Kitchen got rid of Jason.


Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 19, 2008, 21:21 hrs
I guess Ace was wrong and no one was here to point it out. Kristy Cook is gone and Brooke is safe. I predict that either Brooke or Sayesha will be gone next week. If not, it should be Jason.

Mark H; In time, we will find out that a David or Carly is the winner
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 20, 2008, 09:33 hrs
Well, I wasn't gonna point it out.  Criminy.  I missed by one.  Brooke is about as safe as the Green Zone in Baghdad.

As dumb as Idol can get, my fear is we shall tune in and Jason Castro is the winer.

Ace; not a keyboardo.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 22, 2008, 20:48 hrs
I'm gonna sit right down and write myself a letter...

I know I'm talking to myself (or preaching to the choir) but whatever:

I'm a big Andrew Lloyd Weber fan.  Love this stuff.

Tomorrow Brooke Goes.  I just missed by a week.  What a trainwreck.  Start Stop let's try that again...  And what was really annoying was that she acted like she'd never done it before.  Geez Louise. 

Jason Castro as the Plan B.  What a sniveling weak mess of a Memory.  I haven't heard that much heavy breathing since the crank call from a year ago. Should've gone with a JC Superstar tune.

David Archuleta nailed it.  What a brilliant arrangement.  Stunning.  Carly was spot on; to be able to sing around and through that cacaphony of band and backup.  All Pro.  Top Two Performances.

Syesha was fine; she'd be a good Broadway entertainer.  Not a pop star... But a pro, on stage. 

With all that said, let me say David Cook knocked it out of the park.  World Class.  A tenor that's a match for any.  The Music of the Night was his night.  When he hit the big note it was the most stunning since Clay Aiken hit the high point in Unchained Melody.  Breathtaking, I thought.  David and David ought to go to the end, with Carly swirling amongst them as a top 3.  Cook took on the toughest challenge, and mastered it.

Ace; good show.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 23, 2008, 22:06 hrs
Syesha and Carly in the bottom two is totally wrong this week! I thought Brooke and Jason were the worst two by far, but yet one of them had the votes to be in the top 3 and the other was in the top 4.

Carly is gone, but she should have stayed with Jason or Brooke going and then be back again next week after the other of Jason or Brooke is gone.

As usual, America does not know how to vote and the bad thing is that this is a presidential year.

Mark H; If America can't get musicians correct, how can they get the President correct?
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 24, 2008, 06:23 hrs
I guess Mark was wrong and we're here to point it out.  He said Carly could win.

I have decided to predict David will win.  That should help the odds...   It is heartwarming (like, after you eat spicy food) to know that Americans treat both talent shows and presidential picks as popularity contests.  Especially when it looks like someone might leave the competition and you decide to vote for that individual to keep them in awhile longer...

Ace; stupid show.  Wrestling does a better job of picking winners.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 24, 2008, 08:56 hrs
I specifically said David would win. 
Or not.  It could go to the convention, at which time the superdelegates will be distracted from the Beijing pollution during the Olympiad.  And choke.

Here's something I wish they'd do on Idol:  Have an immunity vote, each week, by the judges.  Pick someone who is safe, regardless of the vote, so they can't be knocked off the island.  Like on Survivor, because that's really what it becomes. It's nuts that the judges are all-powerful to start the selections and then powerless once the show hits the mainstream.  At least it could prevent the travesties of this and pretty much every year.  And the sad loser syndrome the thing runs into, nearly each year.

I did enjoy Clay Aiken's comical demeanor and hair, from Spamalot.  There's a dumb blond joke waiting to pop up, in that...

Ace; I shall now look for Michael and Carly's CDs.  Criminy.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 28, 2008, 14:55 hrs
I stated a "David or Carly" will win and I stand by that prediction. I guess I picked three that could win and have two left.

Mark H; I think David Cook has the most talent of the top 5
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 28, 2008, 15:12 hrs
I stand by your prediction, too.  Well, actually, I'm sitting by it.

Ok, now I'm standing by it.

Ace; criminy, it's hard to keyboard from up here...
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on April 30, 2008, 05:41 hrs
Full Fool Administrator, Mighty Jester and xTreme Poaster, you were right.  Dead spot on with your explanation.  Paula is a druggie.  Out of touch with the world and not good at at faking it.

Bill; Jason must go.



Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on April 30, 2008, 06:13 hrs
That was surreal, wasn't it..?  "Your first song was this, but your second song was that..."  "Uh, Paula, they only sang one song so far."

What the heck was she on last night.  Usually she's just giddy and distracted, but that was bordering on hallucinations and comatose. 

So; Jason must go.  Another winey wimpy phoned in coffee house performance.  So, of course, he won't. 

Brook did a silly grinning maniacal "I'm A Believer" and one of those heartfelt piano ballads with "I Am, I Said." She just strikes me as in a panic, any more.  I figured Syesha was gonna be straining with Neil Diamond's catalog, but actually thought her ok and liked the last jump number.  Archuleta sorta sounded like he was doing the same song, twice.  David Cook was really impressive, with the two guitar onslaught; never heard the first song, and the second was more better. 

So he'll probably be voted off.  As with Paula, there's not a lot that's coherent about the show any more.  I expect the worse.  I've performed "Solitary Man" in a coffee house setting; I was surprised none of the guys went with it.

Ace; now, Heck's Kitchen after it was really nasty.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on April 30, 2008, 21:29 hrs
At least America got it partially right in voting off Brooke. The wrong part is that Jason should have been the one voted off or at least in the bottom two.

Mark H; Jason MUST go next week.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 01, 2008, 09:52 hrs
MAY DAY! MAY DAY! JESTER PREDICTS IDOL VOTE

on April 22 Ace predicted Notredamus would predict on April 16 Tomorrow Brooke Goes.  I just missed by a week.  What a trainwreck.

And so, once or twice again, I was right.  Brooke, the Not Ready For Prime Time Piano Chanteuse went Bye-Bye.  Bout Time.  Once they started with the "surprise exit tonight" headlines I thought "you boot anything named David and it's show over.  For me."

I'd really be surprised if she is ever heard from again.  I cannot see her as a professional anything... can't imagine her doing a CD of other people's heartfelt ballads.  Could never hear her doing silly grinning versions of the same.  In the same way, I'm beginning to think an album of Archuleta would sound like one long (nice, but long) song.

I predict that Mark's prediction of David Cook winning comes true.  Criminy, I hope so.  Jason has a voting block, and until someone forgets to phone in for him (regardless) he ain't leaving no matter how much he deserves to.  Confiscate the phones from the Teen Girl Squad.  Woot.

Ace; Paula must go, but she probably wouldn't know it if she did.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Dan$ on May 02, 2008, 20:53 hrs
All I have to say about American Idol is that the winner shouldn't be someone to sing "LOVE SONGS" on the radio all day, then they shouldn't be an American Idol! I think the real world needs a ROCKER!  ;D
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 07, 2008, 06:18 hrs
David Cook is a Rocker.

And David Archuleta is an exceptional singer.  That kid has pitch and a tonality that is deep; hearing him hit those microtones throughout last night and the falsetto finishes was quite cool. 

Syesha was a waste of time on the Tina Turner copy of Proud Mary.  Singing it in a higher range just made it shreiky and she's not going to outdance her.  Why in the world would you do her doing someone else's....  I liked her second Sam Cooke thing ok.  Put her on Broadway and she'd be enjoyable.

And then there was Rastaman Jasonmon.  What an moronmon.
First, Simon, there wasn't just "one" "I Shot The Sheriff."  British guy, named Eric, did a fine job with it too...  But not Jason.  What a weird, silly, grinning, misstepped dropped lines jiggly coffee house nightmare with both Bob and Bob songs.  At least he can whine in a monotone on the Dylan stuff.  It's like he's daring people to toss him.

So you'd think he's doomed...  America wishes it, but I don't get my hopes up.  Just hope it winds down to Dave and Dave undamaged, as the run-off.  My fear with Cook is he has Michaelitis and is picking weird choices... Of the R&R Hall of Fame catalog, "Hungry Like the Wolf"????  I mean, I love the song, but it's not a vocal showcase.  And "Baba O'Riley"?  Condensing it down to the minute and a half they're given put it as dumb as Michael's Day (minute) In The Life earlier.  If he wanted a teenage wasteland do "Smells Like Teen Spirit", you know?  I don't think any CSI shows even mess with Baba O'Riley.  "Behind Blue Eyes" would've been far more impacting if you're on a Who focus.

Otherwise, I thought Paula was as deranged as ever.  Maybe she and Jason can date, this year.  Randy was actually critical, which I enjoy.  Simon was deservedly biting,  especially chewing on Jason. 

Ace; please do pack your bags and go back to A&M.  No Jason, no cry.

Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on May 08, 2008, 05:23 hrs
Finally......

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 08, 2008, 06:24 hrs
YES!! There Is A Dog!!  Castro's Dead And Gone!

hold it... dang dyslexia.  shoot.

Once Dave and Dave were sent to the "couch" I could breathe easier.  I hope Syesha gets hers, next, although at least she's capable.  I did like Jason's comment about someone telling him he "shot the tambourine man."  Sure seemed like it.  I think he even butchered the lyrics to I Shot The Sheriff, although not like he actually bothers to pay attention to them anyway.

I wonder if scuzzy likes "I Shot The Sheriff."  He's probably glad the deputy didn't get it.

Ace; I bet a song "I Shot The Jester" would be a hit.


Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on May 08, 2008, 19:37 hrs
Jason Castro is gone from the competition and the world is better for it. I think the final three is a good set.

Syesha might be the most talented top to bottom, but her voice isn't the best of the three. She would make a great Broadway star or maybe an actor.

Mark H; It is the battle of the Davids and a Syesha
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 09, 2008, 06:36 hrs
Hear Hear.  Here.  I hope Raoul Castro doesn't take his place now that he's finally gone.

Now that it's the off time (oftimes) of week, for filler I mean further thought, here are the Top 10 Great Love Songs of Rock, just to prove Rock Honours Great Love Songs and even performs them, periodically:

1. "Still Loving You" by The Scorpions
2. "I Love You" by the Zombies
3. "Death, Is This Communion?" by High On Fire
4. "Turning Japanese" by the Vapors ("I Ruv You Too")
5. "In A Gadda Da Vida" by Iron Butterfly (nothing more romantic than the Garden of Eden, huh)
6. "Bat City" by Avenged Sevenfold (I love this song)
7. "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix ("'Scuse me, while I kiss this guy")
8. "All You Need is Love" by the Beatles
9. "Love Shack" by the B52's (I really hate this song)
10. "Another Tequila Sunrise" (I love Tequila Sunrises almost as much as Margaritas)
11. "Love Hurts" by Nazareth

Ace Buzzkill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 15, 2008, 06:17 hrs
DAVID VS DAVID

no Goliath.  Just Simon, and he did his part in challenging David C. with his song choice.  And thank goodness Ryan was corrected after claiming Chaka Khan did "First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and finally was told it was Roberta Flack.  Criminy, I used to play that record a lot while with my wife to be in college.

Otherwise, I'm thrilled (well, as thrilled as I get) that Cook and Archuleta battle throat to throat next week.  I gotta admit, I could not stand Syesha Mercado for most of this season.  But she arguably turned out to be the best performer and entertainer...  She can sell a song; and watching her do it is actually more entertaining than the other two.  I can't imagine just listening to her, but as a visual (stage) performer I think she'll have a career.  Apparently the loss of Archuleta's father didn't drag him down.  Criminy, his mom is sure clingy too.  Not bad looking either...

All in all, good show.

Ace; American Idle
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Bill on May 15, 2008, 08:46 hrs
"Apparently the loss of Archuleta's father didn't drag him down."  I must have missed something, again.

Bill
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 15, 2008, 08:53 hrs
Hey, that's why I'm here.  Janitor/Jester/Weeknight News Anchor. 

Not "lost" as in "dead."  More like "I lost my wife... in the mall.  Then, I found her."

Archuleta's stage father got banned from back-stage, as he was found to be manipulating the kid and overcoaching.  They changed lyrics on a song last week I believe.  So little David was on his own, although in the trip-back-home montage his mom was everywhere, and both parents were in the audience last night.  The verdict was whether that would hurt David A. to have to be on his own, or if he'd be freed up from his dad's overbearing influence and actually flourish...   Only thing I noticed was he was pretty much as he always is, although he sang with his eyes closed more than he had been lately.  I thought he sang a bad song well (the unknown Billy Joel number) a bad song ok (the goofy middle thing) and a way too overdone good song I'm sick of fine (Dan Fogelberg).  I wish Paula would've challenged him with something, like Simon did with DC.

Ace; my parents never pushed me to be famous.  Obviously.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on May 15, 2008, 18:44 hrs
Bang, Bang, Bang on the door baby!

Getting in late on this one since it's up theres aways. But that is one of my all time favorite wedding reception songs to get out and shake it up. Bang, Bang.....

I would have included Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers, but not sure that would be considered rock. And probably Lost and Found by Hammill and Visions of Angels by Genesis.

But hey, back to the topic at hand. One of these days I'm going to sit down and watch that show.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 16, 2008, 06:29 hrs
Shoot, I don't know that one.  I know Bang a Gong but not Bang Bang Bang.  Oh, and the Bangles.  I'm probably too looped at weddings to remember, by the time they play it.  I like "The Room Is a Rockin' Don't Bother Knockin'", in a similar theme. 

Well, watch next week.  It will offer insufferable filler and flashbacks and both contestants performing some goshawful specially written treacly song for the occasion (to serve as their "first hit") and Paula struggling to tell which one is David and which one is David. 

Hopefully, Archuleta's dad will disrupt the show with a fistfight with Simon if his kid loses.  Oh, I hope Ryan is caught in the middle.  With a right cross.  Or a left hook.  Dangit, I don't even know that Genesis song.  That's gotta be reaaaaallly old or new, and I don't think they're moving anything new, so I gotta Google that. 

Ace; I hope the Cook wins.  He always does on Heck's Kitchen.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: pat on May 16, 2008, 06:45 hrs
I did see the Paula breakdown on a rerun on a news show or perhaps that was just one of many. That's one crazy lady.

Yeah, she must be on something or forgot to take something. Who knows?
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 16, 2008, 10:45 hrs
That was no lady, that was Paula Ab....

Tresspassing, huh?  I never did pick up that Genesis album; I guess because I had "The Knife" on the live album I didn't go back to that one, as a studio offering.  I think I should. 

Not that American Idol should necessarily have contestants do 12 minute songs, but this year's 1 minute and a half, maybe, format is nuts.  Criminy, David Cook does an intro and a verse and it's over.  It would be nice to hear the song, and not just an opening statement.  Usually they end them right when it's getting interesting. 

I know kids have no attention span; criminy, if you're going to gear it to ADD Youth then just have them wave hello and sit down.  You know, that would probably be a vast improvement for Paula Abdul if she'd just wave hello and sit down.  And shut up.

Hey, speaking of lunatic fringe, Fantasia's appearance this week was a jaw dropper, at least as far as me and Simon were concerned.  Flaming orange hair, quite a few pounds since, waving her arms like a mad goose and stomping around in a screech.  What a mess, and a riot; at least as far as "what does a riot look, and sound, like."  Her win is arguably the worst example of that show's history.  Even worse than the Taylor Hicks "You'll Be Seeing Me At the County Fair!" victory.  Criminy, Justin Guarino was in the audience and I'd rather hear him than Fantasia's bleating.  I liked her, the year she won it... she sure doesn't even resemble herself any more.  She's making Jordin Sparks look entertaining...

Ace; with Diana DeGarmo 2nd that must be voted the "worst year ever" at this point.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on May 16, 2008, 16:55 hrs
I was correct that David would win.  ;D

Mark H; I will be correct and wrong at the same time.
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 21, 2008, 08:10 hrs
DAVID WINS IDOL! JESTER ONCE AGAIN PROPHETIC; CORRECTLY PREDICTS MARK'S PREDICTION IS CORRECT! 

Well, I assume he'll win.  Unless they bring back one of the final 12.  I'll probably turn the sound down during that portion, in case Jason or Ramilamadingdong sing.

Ok, I'm firmly for David Cook.  And here's why I figure Archuleta will win, same as the judges...:
1. All the songs last night were "in his wheelhouse."  Absolutely nailed them. 
2. Which begs the question, "what would DC have done with 'Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me"?
3. Archuleta probably wisely avoided the piano, and simply sung.  I thought DC's electric middle tune did fine with guitar, just because it was a simple anthem thing.  But doing two while playing made him less of a "singer" and more like a "performer."  The acoustic didn't really matter on the Collective Soul piece.
4. I've got a bunch of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" takes.. The "Lost Boys" CD; Daltrey; Elton John; George Michael; Joe Cocker.  Archuleta's was as good or better than ANY of them.
5. Cook's performance had some nice nuance... nice job with U2, nice simple middle thing, nice Collective Soul tune with subtle tweaks.  But DA was all over his, and left no doubts on how he was approaching them.  I thought both delivered a previously unheard tune well, and got them across.  But in retrospect DC's was a basically ok kinda throwaway tune and Archuleta's reinforced the big hit mode of his night. 
6. Any other year, DC probably would've stood out more.  Wrong guy to go up against, plus everyone loves an underdog and in comparison just having Archuleta stand up and deliver looked more like a knockdown (and maybe out) than it would've "normally."
7. David C shoulda got bonus points for NOT redoing a song, while Archuleta shoulda been demerited for doing Imagine again.  But criminy, he does it well.  And I know what Simon means by DC shoulda gone with Billie Jean one more time.  He needed to take a song and turn it upside down and make it HIS (or at least Chris Cornell doing it to Michael Jackson).  Collective Soul was just way too subtle and "pleasant" and sorta buried as far as melody and "pizzazz."  He ended on a flat note, Archuleta hit the heights, and I'm expecting oh what heights he'll hit.*
8. Archuleta is gonna be a pain to promote, but you know I'm seeing him as bigger than Josh Groban really quick.  He does an album of big ballad remakes, I'll buy it.  I know my wife will (and she was sold and voting for him last night).
9. DC is gonna be fine; and likely great.  I think he's more versatile than Daughtry.  Probably the most growth during Idol during a season since Clay Aiken.  I could see him solo, and he could definitely lead a band.  The guy will make it unless somebody drags him down with bad song choices and really stupid promotion.
10. Strange things happen, in voting.  And geez Louise, they make Blake and Jordin Sparks from last year seem lame... Even Ruben, closing the show, didn't seem nearly as good as them.  And thank goodness Fantasia stayed away.

Ace; on with the show this is it
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Ace on May 22, 2008, 06:33 hrs
Please disregard the previous statements...

So, Oh Great Prophet Notredamus, did you see that vote coming?

ND: "No, can't say that I did."


First off, let me commend and congratulate Mark for noting David Cook as the Most Talented Of the Finalists (prediction back yonder) and Winning The Poaster's American Idol Pool.  A stunning conclusion, and contusion to Archie.  Wish they'd have shown his dad, during the announcement.  I did win $5 from my wife on a bet just before they announced, but I honestly can't say I expected DC to pull it off. (see above poast, which I just asked you to disregard, dangit).

I'd read that the producers wished for a DC win; well, duh.  How the heck do you promote a 17 year old lounge singer.. Vegas?  So, all in all, it oughta be easy to make him make Jordin Sparks and Blake Lewis and Taylor Hicks even more forgettable.  Jury's still out on Cat McPhee.  (McPee?) 

You know, watching the Extravaganza, I was thinking "what if they threw an American Idol Finale and ran out of time to announce the winner..?"  Cut it close.  Hearing Micheal Johns and Carly it was obvious how good those two are, and in another life could've/should've won.  But whenever David and David duetted it was also clear those two are extreme talents, and outshone the rest.  I thought Brooke and Graham Nash did a nice duet, Donna Summer and George Michael sounded good, Jordin Sparks was forgettable as always (and chunkier than usual), and ZZ brought Cook to the Top.  If he grows his whiskers to a couple feet long he can join them...  They just crack me up.  The epitome of "cool" and no wasted motions (unlike Brooke, dancing).  Castro did the one good song he can do, and Syesha held her own and reinforced the notion that she's gonna be somebody.  I'll tell ya something though; singing with Seal it was like he was hitting 3 notes at once with her stuck on one... what an exceptional and unusual voice.  That guy makes his presence known. 

Simon's apology was prophetic, I guess.  Plus attempting to save face, as I gotta figure he knew how dumb it looks to miss a prediction or prophecy.

Notredamus; On Next Year's Idol, Paula will Embarrass herself
Title: Re: YOUR AMERICAN IDOL
Post by: Mark H on May 24, 2008, 17:07 hrs
Thank you Ace! It took a lot of energy for me to predict David would win. Even after the final show, I thought Cook would win, because his votes would be based on the whole season performance, not just one night.

Mark H; I agree with Ace's prediction on Paula.